Notes and Editorial Reviews

Joseph Calleja explores the light and dark in Verdi’s heroic tenors on his new Decca album, Verdi. A significant step into Verdi repertoire for Calleja, the album reflects the star tenor’s flourishing live career performing at leading opera houses the world over. Verdi features solo favorites such as “Se quell guerrier io fossi!...Celeste Aida” from Aida as well as duets with soprano Angela Gheorghiu and baritone Vittorio Vitelli from Otello, Il Trovatore and more.

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REVIEW:

In the love duet from Otello he sounds marvelously virile and tireless. Calleja has the voice for all these difficult arias and duets, and so long as he doesn’t attempt too much too soon he may well become the leadingRead more Italianate tenor of his generation.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: ( 1 Customer Review )

Impressive.March 20, 2018By Brian L. (Fall River, NS)See All My Reviews"I have followed Calleja since he first hit the opera world.This is the best recording of him by far. His voice has mellowed and the range has been extended. He now reminds me of the late Josef Schmidt in the way he handles Verdi. Just a wonderful selection of arias that highlight his incredible power."Report Abuse